Mark Weakland

"Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how pulleys work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"--Provided by publisher.

"Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how wheels and axles work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"--Provided by publisher.

"Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how inclined planes work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"--Provided by publisher.

Do-4U the robot helps children learn about force and motion.

"Describes the science behind microorganisms that people couldn't live without, "--Provided by publisher.

Looks as Wile E. Coyote experiments with magnets to help him attract the Road Runner.

Jumpstart your study of mechanical physics by learning all about simple machines and how they're used to make complex tasks easier to do. Through 26 model-building exercises, you'll investigate all six classic simple machines -- wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges -- as well as gears. Start off with simple models to guarantee a firm understanding of the basic principles at play, and then move onto larger, more complex...